Silworm Care/Chow Preparation

                         

Silkworm Care Instructions

Thank you for your order! To keep your silkworms healthy and alive, follow these easy steps:

🐛 1. Keep them at room temperature

Ideal Temp for silkworms is: 76–78°F (21–26°C).  No higher than 82-83F or lower than 73F. DO NOT use heat lamps or matts

Humidity is important for silkworms. Without it they won't shed their skin successfully. Minimum RH of 50% and as high of 75%

🍃 2. Feed them daily

Use our special chow to keep your worms healthy and nutritious for your pet. Follow packet instructions to make feeding gel. Grate a small amount of the refrigerated gel on top of the worms. Feed daily or every other day, the more you feed them the faster they grow. If you run out of chow/gel, grated carrots may be given, their body and or poop will turn slightly orange, that is normal. 

🧼 3. Keep it clean/Open container

Silkworms do good in open containers or with lid with lots of holes. They need airflow. Gently remove old dried food and poop (frass) every 1–2 days to avoid mold and bacteria.

📦 4. Give them space

If crowded, move some to another clean container with ventilation.

❗ DO NOT REFRIGERATE

Silkworms are sensitive to cold and will die if chilled.

 

🐛 Silkworm Chow Preparation Instructions 🐛

What You Need:

  • Silkworm chow powder
  • Clean water
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Microwave
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Plastic wrap or lid (optional)

Mixing Ratio:

Use a 1:2 ratio of dry chow to water by weight.
➡️ Example: 1 ounce of chow + 2 ounces of water

Instructions:

  1. Boil Water needed for mixing
  2. Combine chow powder and boiled water in a microwave-safe bowl.
  3. Mix well until it becomes a smooth, even mixture. No dry chow visible.
  4. Microwave on high for 2–3 minutes, watching carefully.
  5. Stir halfway through if needed to prevent bubbling over.
  6. Once fully cooked, let the chow cool completely.
  7. Wrap or seal and store in the fridge.
    (Good for up to 1 week when stored properly.)
  8. Cut into small cubes or grate as needed when feeding.

🧊 Storage Tip:
Store unused prepared chow in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.